Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, Devon · TQ5 0LN
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is one of only two co-educational grammar schools in the South West, combining rigorous academic excellence with a distinctive values-driven curriculum centred on active citizenship, sustainability, social justice, scholarship and self-development. Located in Brixham, Devon, the school serves 1021 pupils from ages 11–18 and emphasises that personal development and pastoral care are integral to educational success. The school's ethos explicitly rejects the notion that academic rigour and wellbeing are in tension, instead positioning them as mutually reinforcing. Founded on a long-standing reputation, it operates as a modern academy while retaining selective grammar-school traditions.
- →Selective academic entry combined with strong pastoral care and wellbeing infrastructure
- →Distinctive values-led curriculum (citizenship, sustainability, social justice) embedded across all learning
- →Rare co-educational grammar option in South West with established track record
- →House system and clear pastoral structure supporting both achievement and personal growth
Who thrives here
Academically capable pupils who are intrinsically motivated and value purpose-driven learning; students who benefit from structured pastoral support and a values framework; those seeking selective grammar education in a co-ed setting with strong community engagement.
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Contact & visit
Greenway Road, Churston Ferrers
Brixham, Devon
TQ5 0LN
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy cost?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's exam results?
At Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, 22.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 60.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy a boarding school?
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy is a day school in Brixham and does not offer boarding.
What is Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and wellbeing infrastructure supporting student flourishing beyond academics
✓Values-driven ethos (citizenship, sustainability, social justice) genuinely embedded and modelled by staff
✓Rigorous academic provision combined with genuine emphasis on resilience and self-belief
✓Positive house system fostering community and belonging within larger school
✓Rare opportunity for selective co-ed grammar education in South West
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited independent verification of safeguarding and quality standards
!Geographic location (Brixham) may limit catchment and parental accessibility compared to more central Devon/Exeter alternatives
!Fees structure not publicly available; may be steep for selective day grammar